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  1. C

    Light Switch Advice - Help Needed

    Hi, I've just bought a Belkin Wemo light switch to begin some home automation. I'm trying to fit the switch in my hallway which has a switch at each end. The wires going into the switch I intend to change haven't been labelled and I'm not sure what each one is because they don't seem colour...
    • cortex101
    • Thread
    • advice green help light light switch looks needed switch wires
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. happysteve

    New OSG: looks like poo

    So, got my yellow On-Site Guide today. Quite a pleasing yellow cover. But inside... oh lordy. Looks like poo does when you've got a mild liver infection. Just horrible! :(
  3. S

    Burglar alarm and CCTV, Advice needed

    Hi, Id like to install burglar alarm and CCTV in my home, and was hoping someone could spec me a decent quality setup, at a reasonable budget. Less than £1000. Im a qualified spark with lots of experience with all types of industrial install but very little domestic. A system that could...
  4. U

    Looks like another one bites the dust

    Hi. I have been trading for 4 years now and my business has been dwindling away over the years. ok alittle history. I'm part p registered with Elecsa and have been now for 4 years. I decided to set up on my own when being made redundant from a big electrical firm. When I started 4 years ago...
    • Uglyduckling
    • Thread
    • another dust looks
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Business Related
  5. telectrix

    SWA fault.

    never seen anything like this before. new cable supplied by cient, installed by ne. no probs. 2 weeks later get a call.. no power. continuity test proves brown conductor is o/c. client is in a catch22. has to return cable for replacement involving me 2 call-outs.... as a temp. measure, i...
  6. O

    The talking shop scammers are at it again....

    http://e-certsure.com/WCP-2LW9H-336VOE3Z1E/cr.aspx
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • again looks scam shop talking
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. W

    Todays EICR gem - must be having one of those weeks

    Three phase board in mechanics shop no main earth conductor ZE - 586ohms no rcd
  8. eNigMar

    Anybody recognise this brand of switch?

    I didn't get a chance to take it off the wall to see if it's branded inside and only had half a second to get the photo. They were late to pick up the kids from school or something. I need to source another one. If no one recognises it I'll take it off the wall the next time I'm on site. I can...
  9. S

    dodgy work

    Been to look at an extension earlier and told by the client on arrival it's already been wired by someone else but he's been taken ill , the extension is very large and the first fix looks very rough I'm not sure I want to put my name against it just incase as some walls have been boarded ...
  10. L

    Engraving MK sockets

    Evening all, bit of a pointer needed if you please! I'm looking at buying an engraver for traffolyte to make basic labels, but wondered if anyone has any experience in engraving MK accessories? I've spoke to a few people on the phone at different companies and it seems the capability to do it is...
  11. D Skelton

    Engineer54, some hardcore smut for you here ;-)

    Working on another genny today which needs an earth reference. I was an hour out of Brighton so had some lovely clay to play with (as opposed to solid chalk), I'm back next week as the job isn't finished so no test results yet. Thought I'd take some snaps :) Feel free to chip in with your...
  12. T

    Shower Triton Bezique 1 part worn - advice ?

    Have Triton Bezique 1 shower Small part has burnt out, not sure if its replaceable. Top left of 'can assembly' see picture I had a similar problem with another shower 4 years ago, replaced parts & still going strong :) T file://localhost/Users/ChapmanFamily/Desktop/photo.JPG
    • Tone14
    • Thread
    • advice looks neutral part shower triton years
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. richy3333

    Poor work - by a 'proper electrcian'

    I found this the other day and thought it worth posting as certain members are so dogmatic in their views and that makes me chuckle because life is never that black and white. This is a new install (6 months ago) by a 'time served electrician' and it's in a public building. The installation...
  14. D

    site work

    Hi chaps Ive just recently started out on site again and been given the task of installing lots of cable tray sets ( made by hand ) that go into mains cupboards etc. All this is to be done on a price per meter so i have been tasked with finishing off what the last guy didnt do which is all...
    • dazza1981
    • Thread
    • cupboard doing electrical work looks site plan site work straight work
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. B

    Anyone seen this light switch before ?

    Don't think much thought went into the actual position of the switch !
    • bwm730
    • Thread
    • american anyone before light light switch looks never plates switch wonder
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    Wiring cat5 to BT socket

    Hi, I recently got internet enabled, however it turns out the cable isn't wired to the BT socket (socket looks very similar to this: http://www.rob-r.co.uk/other/UKphonecatwiring_files/image051.jpg). After opening the socket I just saw a bunch of unconnected wires. My ISP's support told me...
    • silverback99
    • Thread
    • cable internet looks phone socket wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. D

    This job never stops amazing - bodgit DB cover!!!!!

    A nice precision made Distribution cover... 10/10 for creativity found while moving a customer to new premises.
    • Darkwood
    • Thread
    • attach cover electrical work great job looks never photo sharp
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  18. P

    Old switches

    I've come across this switch on a rewire and with abit of tlc I think would look nice in my outhouse :) It there any current regs tho that won't allow this?
    • Phillcbr400
    • Thread
    • looks old roman switch switches
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. A

    Name This Socket?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knew the actual name of this socket. I know they are used for communal areas for cleaners etc.. Just need to know the name of them. Cheers Ash
    • acowx
    • Thread
    • cheers looks socket sockets standard
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. H

    This looks interesting....

    Although no feedback or reviews yet, it looks like an interesting app for those of us that have Android phones and Megger MFTs. Think I'll give it a try this weekend. Google App.
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